Event Description
Laboratory biosecurity encompasses a set of measures designed to prevent the loss, theft, or intentional misuse of biological materials, technologies, and confidential patient-related information within laboratories and associated facilities. This webinar aims to provide participants with an overview of the critical strategies for safeguarding sensitive biological assets while ensuring the integrity and security of laboratory operations. Attendees will examine contemporary examples of biosecurity lapses, gain insights into their implications, and review the essential components to develop an effective biosecurity plan. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with practical knowledge to enhance their laboratory's biosecurity measures and foster a safer working environment.
Event Objectives
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify educational and other resources available through the OneLab Network.
- Define biosecurity and its relationship to biosafety within the biorisk management framework Identify the essential components of a robust biosecurity plan.
- Assess risk and determine mitigation measures in a hypothetical scenario.
Continuing Education
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Laboratory Systems is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program.
This course is approved for 1.0 contact hours. P.A.C.E.® Course #: 288-301-25
Instructions for obtaining P.A.C.E.® credit through OneLab REACH™ will be provided during the webinar.
Event Speakers
James Ellison, PhD
Health Scientist
Quality and Safety Systems Branch, Division of Laboratory Systems within the Office of Laboratory
Systems and Response at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Taylour Butler, MPH
ORISE Fellow
Quality and Safety Systems Branch, Division of Laboratory Systems within the Office of Laboratory
Systems and Response at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)